As Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents continued to use aggressive and sometimes violent methods to make arrests in its mass deportation campaign, including breaking down doors in Minneapolis homes, a bombshell report from the Associated Press on Jan. 21 said that an internal ICE memo – acquired via a whistleblower – asserted that immigration officers could enter a home without a judge’s warrant. That policy, the report said, constituted “a sharp reversal of longstanding guidance meant to respect constitutional limits on government searches.”
Archives for February 5, 2026
At Forum, Scott Spradley Cruises as Rick Belhumeur and R.J. Santore Battle for Flagler Beach Commission Seat
Incumbents Scott Spradley and Rick Belhumeur faced challenger R.J. Santore at a Flagler Beach City Commission forum at the Woman’s Club Tuesday. Spradley’s reelection appears all but certain, leaving Belhumeur and Santore to battle for the second seat. The candidates clashed over annexation policies and the soaring costs of a new sewer plant and had general agreement on the city’s critical infrastructure needs. They also reflected three distinctive personalities and styles.
Palm Coast Names Preston Zepp as New Official Historian
The Palm Coast City Council unanimously appointed Preston Zepp as the city’s new official historian to document and preserve local heritage. With over seven years of research in Flagler County and the Kings Road Historic District, Zepp aims to integrate early narratives into the city’s official record, ensuring its foundational stories remain accessible and celebrated as the community continues to grow.
Flagler Beach Man Facing Felony Charges for Soliciting 14-Year-Old on Snapchat
Cameron James Terry, 23, of Flagler Beach, faces felony charges for soliciting a child and unlawful use of a communication device. Terry allegedly admitted to sending graphic, sexually explicit messages to a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat after meeting her through an online poker game.
170-Acre Wildfire Off US1 and Old Dixie Prompts Brief Evacuations But No Structures Lost as Blaze Is 50% Contained
A controlled burn escaped on Wednesday, growing into a 170-acre wildfire near U.S. 1 in Flagler County. The fire forced the evacuation of a dozen homes before crews achieved 50% containment overnight. While light rain aided suppression efforts and allowed residents to return home, fire officials remain on high alert. High winds and Florida’s unique vegetation pose ongoing risks, and residents are urged to remain cautious as mop-up operations continue today.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Flagler County Republican Executive Committee hosts a forum for Republican candidates only, Model Yacht Club at the Central Park pond, Mme de Sévigné’s 400th birthday.